Long Beach City College students and faculty members were among the 10.4 million statewide participants in the Great ShakeOut, with the drill taking place at the Liberal Arts Campus on Thursday.
All buildings on campus were evacuated for the drill, and participants waited outside for 15 minutes before they were cleared to return indoors.
The Great ShakeOut is a global event that aims to promote crucial knowledge and preparedness in the event of an emergency situation.
“This event is not just an earthquake drill, it’s about safety in general,” David Jefferson, LBCC’s risk management and campus safety director, said.
Jefferson stressed the importance of using drills to help students and staff retain knowledge that could be potentially life saving.
“One of the things I’ve been informed of is when you participate in drills and trainings, you will refer back to the training that prepares you for the moment,” Jefferson said.
The Great ShakeOut does not take place exclusively at school campuses, as people worldwide can also participate from the comfort of their own homes.
Jefferson says it is important to recognize that emergency preparedness extends far beyond school settings.
“An earthquake may happen when you’re at home or at work. Emergency services may be cut off, and you may have to rely on family or the local community,” Jefferson said.
LBCC students and staff also noted the significance of participating in the drill.
“Living in California, I think it’s good to know what our safety procedures are, because we can never really tell when something will happen,” Kam Francisco, a member of LBCC’s High School Outreach team, said.
Francisco said he will use the knowledge gained from the event to form a comprehensive plan of action for a future emergency.
“Emergencies and natural disasters don’t happen very often. We get complacent and we don’t always know what to do, so having that awareness is really important,” Fransisco said.
Another LBCC student, Evelyn Esponda, said she has not participated in the Great ShakeOut since high school, but was glad to refresh her memory on earthquake safety.
“I will look for a place to protect myself, my kids, my entire family, and make sure everyone knows how to protect themselves,” said Esponda based on what she learned from the drill.
Ultimately, Jefferson hopes that students and staff will recall the information they learned from the drill if a real emergency takes place.
“When there’s a disaster, there’s no 100 percent guarantee in preparing, but you can react in the best way that you can,” Jefferson said.
The Bixby Park Local Harvest Farmers Market is home to local produce vendors, small businesses and fresh food for people who are looking for something made from home.
The market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 130 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach, California.
Farmers markets serve as community hubs that connect people directly with the sources of their food, support local economies and promote sustainable living.
They play a role in building a sense of community by connecting people through shared values of hard work, humility and local support.
Band “The Towels” plays live classic rock, country blues and bluegrass music during the Bixby Park Local Harvest Farmers Market on Oct. 4, 2025 in Long Beach, California. (Hailey Hildreth)
“They’re [her family working at the produce stand and other vendors] very humble. They’re not like big braggers. Since everyone knows everyone in the market, we can go back and forth and be like, oh, if I get some avocados, you can get your sandwich. Everyone’s very connected, everyone helps everybody out. So it’s really nice,” said Alexa Arroyo Serrano, a student and produce vendor at Local Harvest.
They give local farmers, artisans and small food producers a direct opportunity to sell their goods without middlemen. This helps them earn fair prices and keep local agriculture thriving.
They offer fresh produce and other foods that are often harvested the same day or week, as well as encourage healthy eating habits by reducing reliance on processed or imported foods.
For many, shopping at the farmers’ market isn’t just about buying food, it’s about contributing to something larger. Every purchase helps fund someone’s livelihood, whether it’s a family, a local baker, or a small flower grower.
“When I was 50, and my wife was 40, my wife got pregnant with our second child. So now I’m 65, and he’s 15, and this is for his college fund. He wants to go to Oregon, but I would like him to do two years at Long Beach City College to save and get all his required classes out of the way, and then go to the University of Oregon. So this is our plan,” said Terry Prowell, a local plant vendor.
Farmers market vendor Terry Prowelle showcases his collection of succulent plants for customers that were shopping at the Local Harvest Farmers Market in Long Beach, California on Oct. 4, 2025. (Hailey Hildreth).
They give small farmers, artisans and local business owners a chance to earn a living from their craft and sustain their day-to-day lives through honest work.
Rather than relying on large corporations or distributors, these markets allow vendors to sell directly to customers, creating a fair exchange that benefits both sides.
“It’s hard, it’s not easy, but it’s very rewarding. Being in 20 years of fashion, you just never get the satisfaction that somebody likes it, and here you have direct contact with people, and they give you feedback, and you see how much they love it,” said Magdalena Krutsky, a fashion designer and owner of an upcycle shop at Local Harvest.
Farmers market vendor and fashion designer Magdalena Krutsk displays her clothing pieces for customers to shop at the the Harvest Farmers Market in Long Beach, California Oct. 4, 2025. (Hailey Hildreth).
The atmosphere is rooted in care, gratitude, and local pride, helping people stay grounded and reminding everyone that supporting one another is a form of growth in itself.
LBCC’s Culinary Arts program hosted a food demonstration featuring guest speakers from Broadleaf Game on Oct. 9 at the LAC campus open to all students, staff and faculty.
Broadleaf is a family-owned company based in Vernon, California that has been around for 37 years and supplies specialty meats and foods “to distributors and retailers across the United States and abroad,” according to their website.
Tre Nguyen and Kristian Diaz, speaker for Broadleaf, brought meats like duck sausage, lamb, wild boar and wagyu beef to the demonstration.
Executive chef of Broadleaf Tre Nguyen sprinkles salt over steaks during a food demonstration event on Oct. 9 at the LAC campus. At the event, representatives of the meat supplier Broadleaf Game, who sells specialty meats, cooked up wild boar, wagyu and lamb, as well as gave financial tips. (Tien Nguyen)
According to Nguyen, Broadleaf products are available in all U.S. territories including the states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as well as in other countries. The company has about 800 active items.
Broadleaf cook Kristian Diaz, right, demonstrates to students how to prepare Australian wagyu beef for cooking, while chef Tre Nguyen, left, finishes grilled lamb patties at a food demonstration event on Oct. 9 at the LAC campus. Broadleaf Game is a company that sells specialty meats, and they did food demos and gave students financial tips at the event. (Tien Nguyen)
Both Nguyen and Diaz have similar journeys from working as chefs to becoming food sale workers and shared how chefs can creatively manage food costs without compromising menu quality.
“So, for the most exceptional food costs right now, for independent restaurants and hotels, it’s about 27%. So for those of you who’ve done your spreadsheets and costs down every single ounce of the lamb and come up with a basic future cost per plate, this is where other muscle crus say, well, maybe you can’t put a lamb rack on the menu for like 40, 50 bucks to make 27%,” Nguyen said.
In this case, he suggested using other cuts, such as lamb shoulder or leg, and to incorporate them into dishes like aioli, pasta or risotto.
“Just be creative. There’s all sorts of ways to still feature a unique menu and still hit your food cost goal,” Nguyen added.
While Nguyen was finishing up grilling lamb patties, Diaz demonstrated how to break down an Australian wagyu striploin and prepare it for cooking.
Diaz emphasized that every part of the animal could be utilized to minimize waste and create a diverse menu, for example, bones for broth, fat for oil and meat scraps for sausages and burgers.
“While your competitor is trying to struggle with 10, 12 bucks, for a regular commodity, it’s that extra spectacle we’re trying to get at stake. That extra meat that you put in your menu will make sure that it’s above the guy next door because at the end of the day, we love our neighbors, but that will be your competition. What separates you from the guy two doors down, three doors down? They all sell the same thing,” Diaz said.
The speakers hoped students learned something new from their demonstration, “whether it’s professional or just cooking at home.”
Nguyen said that beyond the kitchen, there would be many career paths to choose from, including sales, food photography, food styling and product development.
After the presentation, students had a chance to taste the grilled meat samples: New Zealand lamb patties, venison medallions, wild boar tenderloin and Australian wagyu striploin.
Students serve themselves dishes prepared by Broadleaf cooks at a food demonstration event on Oct. 9 at the LAC campus. At the event, representatives of the meat supplier Broadleaf Game, who sells specialty meats, cooked up wild boar, wagyu and lamb, as well as gave financial tips. (Tien Nguyen)
An LBCC Culinary Arts student shared their rating of the food.
“I liked the preparation. The wagyu was delicious, usually something I don’t buy when I’m out of a restaurant, just because it’s usually out of my price range,” said Jabaree Brown.
“I didn’t know that much [in] high school, about the costs of food and how we had to keep our costs in between, you know, a certain number. I didn’t know that the 27% was the number that most restaurants are shooting for food costs. So with what we learned today, I have an insight on what to look for,” Brown added.
LBCC’s Pride series continued with their Queer Homecoming event, a night of dancing, lavender pinning and a celebration of authenticity and community on Oct. 9.
The lavender pinning ceremony was a symbol of community pride where all attendees participated and received a lavender flower pinned onto their clothes.
LBCC staff member Cyrus Fernandez spoke about his experiences regarding navigating two identities; his queerness and his Filipino heritage.
“My queer identity is something I’ve negotiated with everyday,” Fernandez said. “Having a squiggly career and life was part of the journey for my self discovery in who I am.”
Cyrus Fernandez. speaker for the event, in his speech about his identity as an queer Filipino in today’s world at the W building at LBCC. Photo by Matthew Bautista
Fernandez also taught everyone a Tagalog phrase related to the ideas of community and family that related to the event.
“Isang Bagsak. When one falls, we all fall,” Fernandez said.
Attendees were greeted with rainbow decorations and a playlist of some iconic LGBTQ anthems such as “I’m Coming out” by Diana Ross and “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga showcasing that this event at its heart was a celebration of identity.
“We are here to celebrate National Coming Out Day, Filipino Heritage Month and to celebrate queerness,” event organizer Christian Garcia said.
Bracelet making was a major activity offered, having attendees be as creative with heaps of rainbow-colored beads as they could which also helped in creating connections between the attendees, a major theme of the event.
A bracelet made at the Queer Homecoming event admist some of the rainbow decorations present. The Queer Homecoming event is part of the Pride series at LBCC for LBCC LGBTQ students and staff for National Coming Out Day. Photo by Matthew Bautista
Once the event officially kicked off, various speakers spoke about the importance of queerness and authenticity in the world today while many focused on the importance of community within someone’s reach.
“We are your family in so many ways”, Erika Santizo said in her speech.
After the formalities, Garcia commenced the “good old-fashioned queer joy” of dancing to hit songs by Demi Lovato and a photo-booth with no shortage of rainbow themed props for maximum fun.
“Queerness Truly is a Gift,” student Ella Funchess said.
The event was part of an initiative put on by LBCC known as the Pride series, a series of workshops and events to uplift the LGBTQ community on campus, both staff and faculty, outside of Pride month, in which there is a decreased amount of foot traffic on campus.
LBCC’s “Stay Ready” workshop educated students on cultural empowerment, individual strengths and how their diversity is a tool for gauging strong, professional and academic roles in society on Oct. 9.
The workshop served as a tool, a reminder of cultural wealth, values and the personal strengths of being a first generation college student.
“You don’t really get to hear about how your culture can integrate with your career. You kind of just have to navigate how you can get there yourself with your culture or without your culture. That’s what I like about workshops like this, because you can visualize yourself and how you can include your culture,” said Stephanie Zagal, a student at LBCC.
The U.S. has a divisive history with cultural diversity, has the disempowerment of minorities and people of color in society to become a learned behaviour.
The event discussed that it is more likely for people of color to feel out of place in terms of learning their true roles and attributes in the world.
By valuing your roots, language, traditions and ways of knowing, you expand the idea of what success looks like not just for yourself, but for others who share similar experiences.
“I think that the student body in general is a very diverse body, you know? There’s a lot of space for inclusivity and diversity. So having a workshop that centers around being a professional within that identity is super important for our students,” Pride Scholar Student Success Coach Jon Jon Cossio said.
Basic needs specialist Joseph Pacheco, gives tips about professionalism for jobs and emails in the SJIC room B206 at LBCC on Oct. 9. (Hailey Hildreth)
Making those things matter means refusing to believe that only one type of background or experience defines intelligence, professionalism, or success.
“I don’t want to sacrifice a big part of me for a job that is supposed to, I guess, serve me and the goals I have. I don’t think my purpose should exclude a big part of who I am. The workshop was a really good way of looking at what I come with in more pride and to not leave those important things out,” said LBCC student Robert Guerrero.
People learned that when they embrace their cultural wealth, they contribute to a more balanced and human version of progress, which values collaboration, respect and understanding between communities.
Students engage during the “Stay Ready” workshop hosted by SJIC in room B206 at LBCC on Oct. 9. (Hailey Hildreth)
The culture challenges stereotypes, breaks down boundaries and creates systems where everyone’s knowledge and experience are seen as essential to collective growth.
Once in a background scene of a “Bring It On” movie and 10-time national competition winners, LBCC’s cheer team has a long standing history that continues to grow.
This season’s cheer team formed in late April, and they’ve been practicing since then for their upcoming halftime performance at homecoming today and for competition season.
Cheer coach Diana Galias, and many of the cheerleaders opened up about their love for the sport, addressed misconceptions about it, and gave insights on what it is like being part of the cheer world.
The cheer team huddles during a LBCC cheer team portrait session at Heartwell Park on Oct. 2. (Isaiah Ryan)
Alexandra Zarate, a returning cheerleader pushed back on the popular belief that cheer is not a sport.
“The biggest misconception that people always tell us is that, ‘Oh, you’re not a sport,’ …some people like, you know, throw balls, other people swim in water, they run long distances. I throw humans in the air, I feel like it’s something that doesn’t like click in people’s heads,” Zarate said. “I think it should be recognized as a sport, we put in so much work and so much energy… we tried just as much as anybody else does.”
LBCC’s cheer team practices a stunt while during a practice session on Thursday at the Hall of Champions gym at LAC. (Paloma Maciel)
To prepare for homecoming specifically, the team has been practicing their halftime routine for three weeks, but their stamina at the game and the ability to work as a team is the result of five and a half months of practice.
Coach Diana, who has been the team’s head coach for 28 years, gave a look into the process of building the team and their skills.
LBCC’s cheer team poses for a group photo at Heartwell Park on Oct. 2. (Tien Nguyen)
“It takes hours and hours, we just don’t put things up in a minute. As they get more skilled we’re able to do things in a more timely manner, which is really, really good. But when they’re just gelling together as a team, it takes a long time to get everybody working together, you kind of develop that sense of community, when your actually hands on, practice after practice after practice. Remember you got a lot of personalities, you’ve got a lot that aren’t very skilled and we have to bring them all together to make it all happen without injuries,” Galias said.
She shared that through cheering at football games, the team is able to prepare for competition season which is much more intense.
At football games, they participate in sideline cheers, band dances, group stunts, partner stunts, pyramids and tumbling, according to Galias.
“They’re developing skills out there, they’re utilizing their skills, they’re developing strength and flexibility, through being on the field. You know, aerobically, because like I said they don’t stop moving, they’re literally moving for 3 and a half, four hours… the whole duration of the game,” Galias said.
Cheerleaders on the team shared that the supportive and welcoming environment of the team has allowed them to reach milestones that they have always dreamed of.
LBCC cheerleaders Kamya Tucker, left, and Jayla Jordan pose in front of a ice cream truck during a team photoshoot at Heartwell Park on Oct. 2. (Asa Liberty)
Yodelli Rosales, a flyer, remembers having a desire to cheer ever since she was six years old, but didn’t start cheering until high school because of how costly cheer is.
“I used to watch a lot of cheer movies, I used to love that kind of like flying part. I used to only look at the flyers, which is really, really weird… I used to see how they would turn them and toss them, I’m like can I please do that. I used to beg a lot my parents, but for money reasons we didn’t do it. But you know, now that I’m here, I can still do it,” Rosales said.
When Rosales was finally able to join cheer in highschool, she was a flyer during her junior year. However, during her senior year she was forced to be a backspot and base.
Rosales shared her love for being a flyer and being in cheer now that she is able to fully live out her dream.
“I love flying. I just like being in the air and kind of like just letting myself free. It’s like my time, like my own little zone. This is my time where I’m not stressed. I kind of forget about homework, I kind of forget about problems I have at home,” Rosales said. “I love putting on my makeup on and I love just dressing up. I love all the sparkles, that’s just who I am.”
One of the captains of the team, Emily Ramirez has a different story, as she has done cheerleading for 15 years of her life, and her mom was a cheer coach growing up.
LBCC cheerleaders Hailey Jimenez, left, and Emily Ramirez pose for a portrait at Heartwell Park on Oct. 2. (Tien Nguyen)
She mentioned that although her mom and sister, who also cheered, taught her a lot, she didn’t feel like she had a strong foundation in cheerleading before being on LBCC’s cheer team.
“I didn’t have tumbling, I could barely stunt. … I thought it was gonna be a ‘you either have this skill or you don’t,’ so that alone was what scared me. But then I saw once I came here that (assistant coach Ronaldo Vicenzio) was very willing to teach and the teammates last season were also very willing to teach,” Ramirez said.
Ramirez now carries that attitude of teaching her teammates new skills openly in her leadership.
“I will teach you anything you want. And I’ve told my teammates that, like I’ll be your guinea pig, I’ll teach you anything you want to know, I don’t care if I get hurt because I want you to learn. I feel like I got that mentality from being here because I didn’t get that anywhere else. I didn’t get that ‘I want all of us to succeed’ mentality,” Ramirez said.
Another misconception that cheerleaders deal with according to Ramirez is how people perceive cheerleaders to be stuck up. She felt that cheer movies reinforce this and “give cheer the wrong image”.
“I have gotten so many times where people had the wrong impression of me just because I was wearing my uniform, and they were like ‘Oh my God, you’re so sweet like I genuinely thought you were going to be so mean to me.’ I get it, cheerleaders have a bad rep, they’re known for being a little bratty, but I think it’s because of the way the media portrays them, it’s not a good look,” Ramirez said.
After the homecoming game today, the cheer team will still continue to perfect their skills to get ready for their competition season, with their first competition being on January 17.
Members of the LBCC cheer team hold hands and jump during a portrait session at Heartwell Park on Oct. 2. (Isaiah Ryan)
Zarate and Ramirez both expressed how excited they are for competition season to start.
“I love it. You like blackout, like it’s just like so much adrenaline and it’s so fun,” Zarate said.
“I feel there is no way to explain the euphoric feeling you get when you’re on stage, bright lights, loud music, big crowd, but in that moment it just feels like you and your teammates nobody else,” Ramirez said.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking all California citizens to vote in favor of Prop 50, which focuses on the redistricting of congressional districts in light of recent developments in Texas for the upcoming special election on Nov. 4. Long Beach residents protested in favor of Prop 50 on Sept. 27.
Long Beach residents found a way to make their voices heard and let the city and its other residents know what they stood for and why they believed it was a good cause and reason.
“Hold the Line” was a demonstration where people held hands to show unity as part of the larger event that spread across 22 cities in California.
Prop 50 activist and their protest dog hold a sign saying “dont poke the bear, yes on 50, mess with Texas” At the Prop 50 demonstration on the bluff in Long Beach Sept. 27, where protesters stood up for their beliefs on Prop 50. (Isaiah Ryan)
The aim of Prop 50 is to create a situation where California benefits by gaining more Democratic seats, while Texas would consequently secure more Republican seats.
The protest was small considering it’s flu season, and a lot of people were sick.
People gathered together as a part of the democratic party or they were protesting against ICE, as well as other various problems in our government at the moment.
“All you college students get out and vote, and if you’re not registered, register now or else I’ll come to your house and help you,” Long Beach resident Alice Greening said.
Prop 50 protestors stands with signs saying “Honk If You Hate ICE” and “Fascism is here Resist Trump” at the Prop 50 demonstration on the bluff in Long Beach, on Sept. 27.(Isaiah Ryan)
Proposition 50 offers multiple benefits, including fair elections and an economic and social safety net.
Students will benefit from Prop 50 with a balanced representation in Congress.
Resources will be available for students, including funding for research, scholarships and educational programs.
“We have to approach things from a defensive standpoint to defend our democracy because that is what’s at stake,” said Emma Velasco, a parent of two LBCC students.
Proposition 50 will allow the state to use a congressional district map for the years 2026 through 2030.
Also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, Proposition 50 will bring “much needed accountability to Trump’s efforts to undermine the democratic process,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said on his website.
“I see nothing but disrespect coming from fellow government members, and it’s not fair that everyone isn’t being thought of or honored, especially those in school who need funding and scholarships,” Long Beach resident Bonny Davidson said.
The last day to apply for the Statewide Special Election in California is Oct. 20, and it is recommended to fill out ballots as soon as possible due to the potential delays caused by the current government shutdown.
The nearest drop-off mailboxes to LAC are at the Heartwell Park Community Center, while the nearest for TTC is at the Signal Hill Public Library.
Long Beach City College is holding a pre-game homecoming party from 12 to 3 p.m. before their water polo and football games on Saturday.
“There’s gonna be free food, there’s gonna be music, and there’s gonna be a costume contest for the clubs,” LBCC student Nayeli Molina said.
A special entertainer will also be present at the event, but it will not be revealed who it is until the day of the event.
Different clubs at LBCC will be in attendance as well, and will be participating in a costume contest where they can win cash prizes and a trophy.
“The activities council is having a contest for the clubs in which they can win up to $400, $200 for best booth and $200 for the best dressed club,” Vikings Activities Council Advisor Derek Oriee said.
Clubs will dress up according to the club they are in and the group with the best dressed members will win.
“We want to engage with students, alumni, and others before the games, and we like to do that with food. I know we’ll be having fish tacos, churros, and I believe quesadillas,” member of the homecoming committee Deborah Miller-Calvert said.
There will also be events for younger attendees at the event, including different games and prizes to win.
“We’ll have some booths for younger children in the community as well, sort of like carnival games,” Miller-Calvert said.
After the event, guests will be able to view either the LBCC water polo teams or the football team for their homecoming games.
The Vikings’ water polo teams have both gotten off to great starts this season, with the women’s team boasting a 20-0 record and the men’s team achieving a 12-4 record.
“We are making some new traditions for our LBCC homecoming as we celebrate our nationally recognized water polo program,” LBCC Superintendent President Mike Munoz said.
Rapper Cardi B held a meet-and-greet event in Long Beach, California to promote “Am I The Drama?,” her latest album.
The event had fans waiting in line for hours, but they created a party atmosphere with dancing, memorabilia and homemade art.
A few fans got into fights with each other and one fan in particular got into a fight with a security guard.
Cardi B fans pause for a portrait while holding three vinyl records from the artist at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fans climb a fence behind Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25 as they wait to catch a first glimpse of the artist. The store hosted a meet-and-greet for fans who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
A handmade children’s book created by a Cardi B fan is displayed on a wall outside Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept. 25. Fans who purchased a record at the store were given the chance to meet the artist. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fans dressed in capes featuring her album titles wait in line outside Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. The store hosted a meet-and-greet with the artist for those who bought a record. (Isaiah Ryan)
A baby cries from the noise of cheering fans as Cardi B arrives at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans lined up behind a fence to catch a first glimpse of the artist during a meet-and-greet for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Mr. Bougé pauses for a portrait while waiting in line at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fans gather in front of Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept. 25 as they wait to catch a first glimpse of the artist. The store hosted a meet-and-greet for fans who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Fans line up at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25 for a chance to take a photo with Cardi B, while an El Paletero food vendor waits for customers nearby. The store hosted a meet-and-greet for fans who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Rapper Cardi B waves to fans behind the record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Thursday, Sept. 26. Fans had a chance to meet-and-greet Cardi B at the event. (Isaiah Ryan)
Harmoney Karat Gold and her cousin Blue Cherry pose using a fight stance during a photoshoot with The Viking News, who interviewed them about the fights that occurred during a Cardi B meet-and-greet at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California that happened on Sept. 25. The photo was taken on Oct. 1. (Isaiah Ryan)
Fans wait a block away from Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25 for a chance to see Cardi B, as an El Paletero food vendor waits for customers nearby. The meet-and-greet was held for fans who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
A Cardi B fan poses for a portrait while holding up two skateboard decks, one of Cardi B and one of Cardi’s daughter, at Cardi B’s meet-and-greet at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California. (Isaiah Ryan)
A fan who painted a portrait of Cardi B waits to meet the rapper herself at the meet and greet hosted at the record store “Fingerprints” on Sept. 25. (Jose Calix)
Chloe Fernandez an Long Beach City College Student pauses for a portrait with an umbrella and dog purse while waiting in line at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
A Cardi B fan looks inside the store in hopes to see the artist from outside, while waiting in line at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan blows a kiss on the glass while outside in line at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan Ronda Nelson pauses for a portrait at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan pauses for a portrait at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan pauses for a portrait at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan points to the artist signature on their right thigh at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan pauses for a portrait at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan NAME pauses for a portrait at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fans hug goodbye after seeing the artist at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan and local entrepreneur selling beverages pauses for a portrait at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan pauses for a portrait while holding up two middle fingers wearing a shirt of the artist at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Fans line up at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25 for a chance to take a photo with Cardi B. The store hosted a meet-and-greet for fans who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Fans line up at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25 for a chance to take a photo with Cardi B, Esteban Contreras is seen twerking in line. The store hosted a meet-and-greet for fans who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fans react to the scuffle that just took place amongst themselves at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan and local entrepreneur of RondäVu selling beverages holds refreshments while Esteban Contreras holds a drink and talks to another fan at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan and local entrepreneur of RondäVu selling beverages gives a cold refreshment to ice a wound to Shea who previously got kicked in the face Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan and local entrepreneur of RondäVu selling beverages gives a cold refreshment to ice a wound to Shea who previously got kicked in the face Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
Cardi B fan purchases a beverage from a local entrepreneur at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 25. Fans gathered for a Cardi B meet-and-greet held for those who purchased an album. (Isaiah Ryan)
An upset fan tries to fight a security guard outside of record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Thursday. The fan was forced to leave after a misunderstanding with the entry process and returned to confront the security team. (Isaiah Ryan)
Harmoney Karat Gold pauses for a photo with Viking News on Oct. 1 who interviewed them about the fight that occurred during a Cardi B meet-and-greet at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach on Sept. 25. They shared their side of the story regarding the incident.(Isaiah Ryan)
Harmoney Karat Gold pauses for a photo with Viking News on Oct. 1 who interviewed them about the fight that occurred during a Cardi B meet-and-greet at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach on Sept. 25. They shared their side of the story regarding the incident.(Isaiah Ryan)
Excited Cardi B fans wait outside record store “Fingerprints” for the chance to meet her on Sept. 25. This event is the biggest one hosted by “Fingerprints” so far. (Jose Calix)
Cardi B fans wait inside record store “Fingerprints” during the meet and greet held on Sept. 25. (Jose Calix)
Cardi B superfan Gerardo Torres shows off his signed Cardi B American flag outside record store Fingerprints Music at Long Beach, California on Thursday. Gerardo was stoked to have met Cardi and that she signed his flag. (Paloma Maciel)
A fan, Shea, avoids a kick from the passenger of a car outside of record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept. 25. (Isaiah Ryan)
An upset fan yells outside of record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California. The fan was forced to leave after a misunderstanding with the entry process and returned to confront the security team. (Isaiah Ryan)
An upset fan, who was denied entrance, threatens to fight a security guard in front of the Cardi B meet-and-greet at record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept. 25. (Isaiah Ryan)
An attendee, Shea, of the Cardi B meet-and-greet is splashed with water by the passenger of an upset fan who was denied entrance outside of record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept. 25. (Isaiah Ryan)
An attendee, Shea, of the Cardi B meet-and-greet outside of record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Sept 25 yells at after an altercation. Fans had a chance to meet-and-greet Cardi B at the event. (Isaiah Ryan)
An upset fan tries to fight a security guard outside of record store Fingerprints Music in Long Beach, California on Thursday, Sept. 25. (Isaiah Ryan)
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